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R-Truth’s Dublin Mix-Up Triggers Priest–Black Brawl on SmackDown

The chaotic interruption positioned the rivals for a forthcoming showdown with no match yet announced.

R Truth, Aleister Black (ScreenGrab)

Overview

  • R-Truth appeared via a pre-taped message claiming he flew to Dublin, Georgia, which explained his absence from the live show in Dublin, Ireland.
  • He named former World Heavyweight Champion Damien Priest as his replacement for the scheduled rematch with Aleister Black.
  • Priest’s arrival led to a sudden fight with Black that WWE security broke up, ending the segment without a decisive outcome.
  • The broadcast presented the confrontation as the start of a new program between the two, though a follow-up bout was not confirmed.
  • Background context highlighted Priest’s 2024 SummerSlam title loss following Finn Balor’s betrayal and Black’s strong run since his April return, setting up a power-versus-striking stylistic clash.